Vasco vs Fluminense Prediction & Betting Tips (21 October)

Vasco, 9th overall, is in the right position to compete in the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana if he maintains his position between 7th and 12th place. Fernando Diniz's team is currently in excellent momentum with 12 points gleaned from the 15 distributed during the last 5 days of Serie A Betano. Vegetti's 12-goal teammates have only lost 1 game since August 24, it was to Palmeiras 3-0 on October 2. Vasco signed 2 great victories in front of Vitoria 4-3 and on the field of Fortaleza 0-2 on October 5 and 16.

Fluminense has only won 3 matches in its last 6 outings, the last victory dating back to October 17 against Juventude 1-0, the penultimate of this Serie A Betano. Away, Fluminense has only achieved 1 success at Vitoria 0-1 in its last 7 trips and 4 defeats at Bragantino 4-2, Bahia 1-0, Lanus 1-0 and Mirassol 2-1 on October 9. Victorious in the first leg 2-1 thanks to a liberating goal from Guga at the very end of the match in the 87th minute, this Fluminense team might not have the same success in Rio de Janeiro this October 21.

Both teams have compelling narratives heading into this fixture. Vasco’s resurgence has been marked by high-scoring affairs and tactical flexibility, while Fluminense’s steadiness at home contrasts with their struggles on the road. Injuries have been minimal for both sides, allowing coaches to deploy near full-strength squads. The tactical battle between Díaz and Zubeldía will be one to watch, especially in midfield where Vasco’s Tche Tche and Fluminense’s Ganso could dictate tempo. The fixture is set for October 20 at 15:30 local time, and with both teams eyeing the top six, the stakes are high. Fans can expect a match filled with intensity, strategic depth, and moments of individual brilliance.

As for the prediction, the stars seem to align for a narrow Vasco victory. Their recent attacking form, combined with home advantage and Fluminense’s inconsistency away from the Maracanã, tips the scale slightly in favor of the hosts. While Fluminense is capable of finding the net, Vasco’s ability to respond under pressure has been evident in recent fixtures. Expect a tightly contested match with Vasco edging it 2-1, thanks to a late goal that capitalizes on defensive lapses. It’s a scoreline that reflects both teams’ current trajectories and the fine margins that define top-tier Brazilian football.

• Summary: Vasco da Gama is going head to head with Fluminense starting on 20 Oct 2025 at 22:30 UTC at Estádio São Januário stadium, Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. The match is a part of the Brasileirão Betano .
• Referee: Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
• Vasco Feedinco Rating: 6.94
• Fluminense Feedinco Rating: 6.89